by UMOJA Staff | September 25, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Farewell Aunt Jemima And Uncle Ben—Brand Symbols Are Falling— Written in Forbes Announcements by the companies that own Aunt Jemima pancake mix, Uncle Ben’s rice, Eskimo Pies ice cream bars, and many others, that they will be “retiring” brand names and visual...
by UMOJA Staff | July 21, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Mario White Appointed Dane County Circuit Court Judge Mario White is Dane County Circuit Court judge. He was appointed in June by Gov. Tony Evers to fill a vacancy created by Judge William Hanrahan’s resignation. “I am humbled and honored to be appointed to the...
by UMOJA Staff | June 1, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Jackie Hunt Honored with 2020 Nan Cheney March for Justice Award It has been a long and winding road for Jacquelyn Hunt, but her journey has shaped her into a caring, compassionate and empathetic person who goes by “Auntie Jackie” to more than just her family. Hunt is...
by UMOJA Staff | April 1, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Michael Morgan Jr. Named Principal Prairie Phoenix Academy in Sun Prairie The Sun Prairie Area School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Michael Morgan, Jr. as principal of Prairie Phoenix Academy, an alternative programs high school in Sun Prairie....
by Leotha Stanley | March 9, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County Picks Laura Ford-Harris as New Acting Chief Development Officer Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County announced the addition of Laura Ford-Harris to its senior leadership team. She joins the Club as the acting chief development...
by UMOJA Staff | February 14, 2020 | UMOJA Shorts
Angela Trudell Vasquez, Madison’s Newest Poet Laureate Angela Trudell Vasquez is Madison’s first Latina poet laureate. She will hold the volunteer position from Jan. 20, through Jan. 16, 2022, according to the Madison Common Council. The Madison Arts Commission...
